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Mina - Renato (1962)

The music was written by Argentinian born singer and composer Alberto Cortez.

The original version was recorded as "Renata" by Alberto Cortez with Ernie Freeman combo. It was originally released on Moonglow records in 1961.

Then, Italian songwriter Alberto Testa wrote Italian lurics, Gosio Piero made arrangements, and the song was recorded by Mina with Tony De Vita orchestra. The Italian version was released on Italdisc records in 1962.

After that, the song became popular worldwide and has been recorded many times during the 1960s.